Delhi Metro commuters aren’t very happy with the fare hike that has come into effect from today. This is the second fare hike this year and there is a surge of Rs 10 for all travels beyond 5 km.
A substantial part of the capital’s population uses metro for daily conveyance. The fare hike will not just leave a hole in their pockets but affect their overall allocation of budget that they spend on commute. As a result of the move, many commuters have decided to opt for alternate modes of transport.
Twitter saw a mixed response from people over the move. While some expressed disappointment, others took a sarcastic dig at the decision.
Need to avail world class facility..without Expenditure!!
Slight Fare Hike was Required. #FairHike #Delhi #Metro— Ila Upadhyaya (@ila_upadhyaya) October 5, 2017
To Arnab: Let’s have a debate at 9:00Pm On Delhi metro fare hike.
It is very big issue of all— Bhadauria Abhay (@Republic1975) October 10, 2017
Delhi metro fare hike would put the pressure on Delhi's roads that are already congested by private vehicles.#RollBackMetroFare@HasibaAmin
— Shashank Rekala (@shashank_rekala) October 9, 2017
Delhi metro fare hike is an injustice done to the people, especially the vast majority of students of Delhi@Fairoz_JK
#RollBackMetroFare— Deepak Khatri (@Deepakkhatri812) October 9, 2017
The Delhi metro fare hike is against the basic principle of running a public transport system.#RollBackMetroFare
— Arnaz Bisney (@ArnazBisney) October 9, 2017
And Rs.10 delhi metro fare hike is opposed tooth and nail !!☺️
— HARIN BUCH (@freentrepreneur) September 29, 2017
The way pol parties are opposing Metro fare hike in Delhi , Delhi metro will also become Mumbai local https://t.co/CDE2g5Z7ul
— Awadhi Gyan (@siddhu_75) September 29, 2017
Love this trap laid by @ArvindKejriwal DMRC can never handover Delhi Metro and can't revert the fare hike now ?#FasGayeBachchu
— #RespectWomen (@tweeting_giant) October 10, 2017
Delhi Metro fare hike comes into effect from today as DMRC rejects Kejriwal's request?
— Karthick-Sridharan (@Karthick2668) October 10, 2017
